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Spring usually comes with that feeling of wanting to change things up, even if your closet is already full. You start thinking about lighter layers, pieces that are easy to wear and outfits that don’t take too much effort to put together… This edit leans into that idea, focusing on clothes that feel wearable first, but still interesting enough to make you want to reach for them.
There’s a mix of familiar staples and a few pieces that help an outfit feel less predictable… Things you can throw on quickly, layer without thinking too hard, and wear more than once a week without getting bored with them. Nothing here is meant to feel precious or complicated, just practical in a way that still feels good.
The finishing touches matter too, even if they’re small. Shoes you don’t regret wearing all day, accessories that work with more than one outfit,, and items that quietly pull everything together. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s having options that make getting dressed feel easier when the season starts to shift.
Strip Dresses
Striped dresses tend to earn their keep in spring wardrobes because they don’t ask for much. The good ones feel easy, not precious — the kind you reach for on a regular morning without overthinking it. Styles from Banana Republic, Maeve, and English Factory lean into that wearability, working just as well with flat sandals as they do with sneakers. When the cut is relaxed and the fabric moves, they’re surprisingly flexible from day into early evening.
Maeve Cotton Mini Dress
Cotton Poplin Big-Button Shirt Dress
English Factory BigStripe Maxi Dress
Spring Jackets
Some mornings it’s chilly, some afternoons it’s warm—it’s that weird in-between season… A cropped trench, a soft blazer, or even a zip-up can cover most of it. Utility jackets are great too, though honestly, half the time I just grab whichever one is closest. They work with jeans, skirts, dresses… pretty much everything. Don’t overthink it, just make sure it’s easy to throw on and actually feels good to wear.
ASTR the Label Sorine Faux Suede Jacket
Bomber Padded Jacket
Faux Leather Aged Collared Bomber Jacket
Everyday Sneakers
Getting dressed is easier on days when you don’t have to overthink your sneakers. Simple pairs tend to work best, mostly because they go with everything anyway. New Balance feels practical but still cool, adidas works when you want something familiar, and Calvin Klein is better if you’re after a cleaner look. I wear them with jeans, skirts, sometimes even tailored pants, and it never really feels wrong.
Adidas Samba OG
Calvin Klein Harlian Sneaker
New Balance ABZORB
Light Knitwear
Some days I grab a light knit just because it’s easy. Not too tight, not too stiff—kind of the thing you just throw over a tee or maybe under a blazer, you know? Sometimes I tuck it into jeans, sometimes I leave it hanging over a skirt. Honestly? Most of the time I just grab it and it works. It’s one of those pieces that somehow makes the rest of the outfit feel better, even if you don’t really think about it.
Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Relaxed Cardigan
One-Button V-Neck Rib Cardigan
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Boxy Knit Jumper
Skirts
A lightweight midi or maxi skirt instantly lifts a spring outfit, especially when it drapes and moves naturally. Soft cotton, linen, or gentle pleats make for effortless daytime dressing, while relaxed silhouettes can carry you straight into evening plans.
Rosemead Layered Asymmetric Satin Skirt
The Reese Smocked Denim Pull-On Midi Skirt
Misook Abstract Animal Print Soft Knit Straight Skirt
Casual Flats
Mary Jane flats, leather loafers, slip-ons — spring shoes don’t really need to be complicated. A good flat or loafer is usually the thing that pulls an outfit together without you having to think about it. I tend to go for soft leather or suede, sometimes plain, sometimes with a small detail that makes them feel less boring. G.H. Bass loafers are an easy go-to, Cole Haan has simple pairs that work with almost anything, and a Mary Jane from Coach always feels right with dresses or denim. They’re comfortable enough to wear all day, but still look like you actually tried.
Whitney Genuine Calf Hair Penny Loafer
Emmie Knot Drivers
Coach Sculpted C Soft Mary Jane Flats
Accessories
Most days, I just grab a few small things, and it changes the whole outfit… A couple of stacked rings, maybe a scarf tossed over my shoulders, a pair of sunglasses,, or a mini handbag from Lulus—done. If you’re feeling fancy, a little Saint Laurent touch can instantly make a simple tee and jeans feel put together. I don’t always plan it, but somehow it always comes together, and those tiny details quietly pull everything together.
Mixed Metal Ribbed & Stacked Ring
Saint Laurent Aviator-Style Acetate Sunglasses
Blue Flower Cotton Scarf
Elegant White Tops
A white shirt is the one piece that somehow works no matter what you pair it with—jeans, skirts, even under a light sweater if the morning is still cool. I tend to reach for a soft cotton from Polo Ralph Lauren because it’s easy and doesn’t feel stiff, but Aqua’s oversized version or Marks and Spencer’s slightly pleated take keeps things from looking too basic. Most days, I just throw it on and call it done—it’s that kind of piece.
Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford Cotton Button-Up Shirt
M&S Pure Cotton Broderie Short Sleeve Blouse
Aqua Lace Trim Blouse
Easy Denim
Denim is kind of the no-brainer of spring wardrobes, but there are a few pairs I tend to pick again and again. Reformation’s Bex Wide Leg Jeans are soft, high-rise, and just comfortable enough to live in all day. The Levi’s Easy Dad Women’s Jeans have that casual, lived-in feel that somehow makes everything else in your outfit look intentional. And a classic boyfriend jean? Most days, you can throw it on with almost anything, and it feels effortless. Blue, black, faded—it’s all fair game.
Reformation Bex Wide Leg Jeans
We The Free Tennessee Low-Rise Boyfriend Studded Jeans
Levi’s Easy Dad Women’s Jeans
Spring Tees
I don’t overthink T-shirts anymore. If it’s soft, fits well, and doesn’t lose its shape, that’s usually enough. Some days it’s a plain white one, other days something slightly oversized or worn-in… It’s the piece I usually wear when I don’t feel like styling anything. Most of the time, it ends up working with whatever else I’m wearing anyway…
The New Girl Split Neck T-Shirt
Sanctuary White Vintage Crew-Neck T-Shirt
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Baseline Scoop Rib Tee Yellow
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Versatile Bags
By spring, it helps to have one bag that works without much thought. Woven styles feel relaxed yet refined, adding texture to simple outfits. Options from AllSaints or Rebecca Minkoff suit casual days, while a structured tote handles longer schedules with ease. It’s the kind of piece you keep reaching for, often without realizing how much it does.
AllSaints Phoenix Leather East/West Tote
Frankie Woven Tote
